Payton (calf) has been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament, which starts Tuesday in Sacramento, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
If the Warriors beat the Kings on Tuesday, they'd play the loser of a Pelicans-Lakers matchup, but Payton won't be able to play in that game if Golden State advances. The defensive-minded guard missed the final three regular-season contests due to a left calf strain, and his missing bench minutes will likely be absorbed by Brandin Podziemski, Chris Paul and maybe Moses Moody.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Sunday
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Payton (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Payton will end the regular season on the sidelines, but he hasn't been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament yet. Payton averaged just 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game across 44 bench outings in 2023-24, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside when he's available once again.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't suit up Friday
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Payton (calf) will not play Friday against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
No surprise here, as Payton was previously deemed doubtful. Coach Steve Kerr implied that the Warriors are simply being cautious on the second leg of this back-to-back set.
Payton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Payton continues to deal with left calf tightness and will likely be forced to miss a second consecutive game Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, his final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Jazz.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Ruled out for Thursday
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Payton (calf) won't play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Payton is considered day-to-day with left calf tightness. It's possible the defensive specialist could return for the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Friday against the Pelicans.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available to face Los Angeles
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Payton (ankle) is available to face the Lakers on Tuesday.
Payton was listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability here isn't entirely surprising. However, he is not expected to carry much fantasy upside due to his bench role.
Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Payton will likely continue to play through a left ankle impingement. He's appeared in 15 straight games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Officially available vs. Utah
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Payton (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Payton was probable for Sunday's matchup, so his availability isn't particularly surprising. He could see more playing time than usual since Stephen Curry (rest) and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) have been ruled out.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable vs. Utah
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Payton is probable to face the Jazz on Sunday due to a left ankle impingement.
Payton could be one of the beneficiaries of the absence of Stephen Curry (rest) for Sunday's contest. Even if that's the case and he experiences an uptick in minutes, he should remain an option off the bench for Golden State.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Good to go Friday
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Payton (ankle) will play Friday against the Mavericks.
Payton will shed his questionable tag for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Wiggins (ankle) joining Jonathan Kuminga (knee) on the sidelines, there could be more minutes available for Payton.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Deemed questionable for Friday
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Payton (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Payton was probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to a sore left ankle and continues to deal with the issue before the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's available, he could see an uptick in playing time if Andrew Wiggins (ankle), who is also considered questionable, is ruled out.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available to play Thursday
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Payton (ankle) will play Thursday against the Rockets.
Payton will shed his probable tag and will suit up Thursday evening. The veteran defender has averaged 14.6 minutes per contest over his last 10 outings.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Thursday
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Payton is probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to left ankle soreness.
Payton is dealing with some soreness in his ankle, but it doesn't look like it'll keep him off the court. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Clear for Monday
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Payton (illness) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Monday's game against San Antonio.
Payton is set to return from a one-game absence due to illness, although it's unclear if the ailment was nagging him during a scoreless appearance on March 7, as well. Assuming he returns at full strength, Payton will likely reprise a 15-to-20-minute workload, even with Stephen Curry (ankle) currently out.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Ruled out for Saturday
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Payton (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
With Payton joining Stephen Curry (ankle) on the sideline, the Warriors could turn to Chris Paul, Klay Thompson and Moses Moody to soak up the bulk of the backcourt minutes.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Saturday
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Payton is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to a general illness.
Payton's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability Saturday. If Payton is ruled out, Moses Moody and Klay Thompson are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Scoreless in loss
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Payton racked up zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Thursday's 125-122 loss to the Bulls.
Payton was held scoreless for the third time over his last seven appearances despite playing double-digit minutes in six of those contests. The defensive-minded wing's reserve role is consistent when healthy, but he remains outside of fantasy relevant in standard leagues. Payton may see an uptick in playing time and usage if Stephen Curry (ankle) has to miss multiple games after leaving Thursday's loss early, but the former is more of a wait-and-see option as opposed to a must-roster replacement, as Chris Paul, Brandin Podziemski and Klay Thompson will presumably absorb most of Curry's missing usage.
